Broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts is among those urging people to kickstart 2025 by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.
The charity’s much-loved fundraising event will be returning to Jersey on Sunday 25 May at Les Jardins de la Mer in St Helier.
Participants can choose from non-competitive 3k, 5k or 10k runs, and those of all abilities are encouraged to sign up.
Money raised by the annual event has helped double cancer survival rates since it began in 1994, and enables scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
In Jersey, an average of 1,058 malignant cancers were registered each year between 2018 and 2020.
Adele Roberts was successfully treated for bowel cancer in 2021 and now lives with a stoma, which she affectionately refers to as “Audrey”.
She said she was inspired to take part in Race for Life by her sister, Lois Roberts. “Within the space of two years, my Auntie Ann had lost our Uncle Phil to cancer and then had to go through it herself, without her husband.
“Lois wanted to do Race for Life in tribute to Auntie Ann and Uncle Phil, and to give back to the organisations that had helped them. She’s inspired me to do the same.”
Lynn Daly, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson for Jersey said: “No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth racing for. Every penny raised at Race for Life truly makes a difference and powers progress.
“We’d love for people in Jersey to join us at Race for Life in St Helier. Our events are strictly non-competitive, which means everyone can have a go and they can enjoy every minute. There’s no pressure to finish in a certain time, just give it what you can.
“January is the perfect time to commit to getting a little more active. Whether people are living with cancer, taking part in honour of or in memory of a loved one with cancer, in it for the medals or just for the fun of fundraising, there’s a place for all.”
Over 10 million people have taken part in Race for Life across the UK.
Andy Curran, chief executive of Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, this year’s headline sponsor, added: “We are incredibly proud to continue as headline sponsor for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, with the opportunity to encourage participation.
“By working to raise funds for life-saving research, we can move towards a future where people live longer and healthier lives, free from the fear of cancer.”
GET INVOLVED…
To enter, visit raceforlife.org and select Jersey from the drop-down list.
‘Early bird’ entries in January will be able to claim 50% off the entry fee by using the code: RACE25NY.